EngLIsh
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Switch the tool off. Before performing any
maintenance on the tool, remove the battery
from the tool.
Keep bystanders away.
Do not expose the tool to rain or high
humidity or leave outdoors while it is raining.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
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, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into the housing.
Example:
2022 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING:
any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
Variable speed trigger
1
2
Lock-off lever
Speed control switch
3
Auxiliary handle
4
Motor housing
5
Upper trimmer pole
6
Lower trimmer pole
7
Intended Use
Your string trimmer is designed for professional
trimming applications.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
This is not an edger and is not intended to be used for edging.
Your string trimmer is a professional appliance.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
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Never modify the power tool or
Pole bracket
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9
Guard
Spool housing
10
Battery housing
11
Battery pack
12
Battery release button
13
Main handle
14
Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
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intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
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This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
personal injury, turn appliance off and remove
battery before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING:
and chargers.
WARNING:
without guard firmly in place. Damage or personal injury
could result.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. B)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
WARNING:
battery, make certain the lock-off lever is not engaged to
prevent trigger actuation.
To install the battery pack into the tool handle
1. Align the battery pack
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tool's handle.
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure you hear the lock snap into place.
To remove the battery pack from the tool
1. Press the release button
out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button
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. A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
To reduce the risk of serious
Use only D
WALT battery packs
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Never operate appliance
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is fully charged.
Before removing or installing
with the rails inside the
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and firmly pull the battery pack